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Genesee County food truck offers loaded ‘Daddy Mac,’ ‘Rocky Balboa’ baked potatoes
GENESEE COUNTY, MI - Claiming to be the only food truck in Genesee County offering loaded baked potatoes, gaining popularity has been no issue for the Spud Hut. Launching in May, the Spud Hut already has business booming. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Motorcyclist thrown into traffic sign during fatal crash in Southeast Michigan
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI -- A 39-year-old Waterford Township man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Pontiac, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reports. The crash happened at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, July 20, on Woodward Avenue at Osmun Street, the sheriff’s office said. The Waterford Township man was riding...
Oakland County man killed after motorcycle accident in Pontiac
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich.— A Waterford Township man was fatally injured after he hit a traffic sign while operating his motorcycle. A 39-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning when the motorcycle he was driving left the roadway and hit a traffic sign in Pontiac. The incident happened around 2:42...
Macomb County officials on new project: 'It's more than just a jail'
The first demolition smashes crashed Friday into the wall of the Macomb County Jail annex, with more than a dozen wide swings each from County Executive Mark Hackel and Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. Wielding sledgehammers emblazoned with the words "Macomb County" on the handles and sporting black Sheriff's Office hard hats and dark sunglasses,...
Tutus, tiaras and an Elvis dog: Posh Paws Grooming Boutique hosts first dog pageant
SAGINAW, MI - The empty lot next to Posh Paws Grooming Boutique had large and small dogs milling about, with many sporting colorful hair or fun outfits. Both owners and their dogs showed up Saturday, July 20, for the first dog pageant at Posh Paws Grooming Boutique, 316 S. Hamilton St.
YMCA of Saginaw giving back to local veterans
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The YMCA of Saginaw is working to help local veterans by offering resources for those who are homeless or struggling with their mental health. July 20th marked their first Veterans Stand Down event. The YMCA partnered with STARS to offer free transportation for vets, along with organizations like the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars, providing health screenings, employment services, assistance with DD214′s and more.
Rubin: Fox2 anchor needs a kidney — but not for herself
Hilary Golston needs a kidney, but she doesn't know how to ask. It's not for her. It's for her mother. And as a reporter and weekend anchor at WJBK-TV (Channel 2), she holds a powerful bullhorn. "But that's my professional side," Golston says. "This is personal. I don't want to...
Abducted 1-year-old found safe by Detroit police, search for suspects still underway
DETROIT (FOX 2) - An Amber Alert has been canceled for an abducted 1-year-old girl, kidnapped from the area of Littlefield and Compass streets in Detroit. Detroit police posted that, "The child has been found safe. We continue to search for the vehicle involved," around 1 a.m. Sunday morning. Royalty...
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
100th Port Huron-to Mackinac Island Sailboat Race draws large crowds
Every year John Lusk meets his friends near the Port Huron Yacht Club, setting up camp in the shade of the same tree to watch the parade of boats heading to the start of the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. It's a fun tradition among the friends, but every year it seemed...
2 grizzly bears enter restricted area at Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo said that nobody was injured when two grizzly bears entered a restricted area. In a statement shared on social media, the zoo said that at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, two grizzy bears entered an area that was designated only for animal care staff.
Michigan Wolverines news: J.J. McCarthy signs NFL contract, more
Michigan football legend J.J. McCarthy inked his deal with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, just ahead of the start of training camp for the 2024 season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Michigan Wolverines' former starting quarterback signed a four-year deal worth $21.85 million and it's fully guaranteed after McCarthy was selected as the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Thunder over Michigan Air Show inspires
YPSILANTI, MI – Hundreds attended the annual Thunder over Michigan Air Show in Belleville on Saturday for a chance to view low-flying and aerobatic jets. The morning show featured a pair of FG-1D Corsairs, a P-51D Mustang an F-18 Super Hornet and Red Bull Aerobatics. Commemorative Air Force, based...
Woman who burned Quran outside Dearborn mosque vows to return to city
A woman from Oregon who burned a Quran outside a Dearborn mosque says she plans to return to the city by the end of the summer to again burn the holy book for Muslims. Sorbeah Almosa lit on fire a Quran at about 4 a.m. on July 13 on a sidewalk outside the Al-Huda Islamic Association, a mosque on Warren Avenue, as a protest against what she said were extremist statements made at rallies in Dearborn in...
Former Border Patrol K-9 euthanized following battle with cancer
The U.S. Border Patrol said goodbye to one of its own Thursday as retired K-9 Drita was euthanized following a battle with cancer. Several officers from not only the border patrol, but also the Marysville Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrived at the clinic to support Drita in her final moments.
Michigan Football 2024: Wide Receiver Dilemma Revealed by ESPN
Michigan football faces uncertainties in defending its national championship, with ESPN highlighting wide receiver as the team's biggest question mark for 2024, despite a revamped defense and new coaching staff. The offense grapples with changes at key positions, including a competitive quarterback situation and a relatively unproven receiving corps. All-American...
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